Celestica Inc. (CLS) Financial Ratios
29 years of historical data (1997–2025) · Technology · Hardware, Equipment & Parts
EV/EBITDA
↑
34.03
↑+177% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.29
30Y Low1.8·High38.5
P/FCF
↑
91.85
↑+208% vs avg
5yr avg: 29.81
30Y Low3.9·High73.7
P/B Ratio
↑
19.57
↑+290% vs avg
5yr avg: 5.02
30Y Low0.6·High15.5
ROE
↑
41.2%
↓+112% vs avg
5yr avg: 19.5%
30Y Low-41%·High41%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
0.72
↓-56% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.62
30Y Low0.1·High6.8
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
CLS Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Celestica Inc. trades at 51.1x earnings, 151% above its 5-year average of 20.4x, sitting at the 89th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 29.0x, the stock trades at a premium of 76%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 91.8x P/FCF, 208% above the 5-year average of 29.8x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $42.8B | $34.3B | $11.0B | $3.5B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.0B | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.5B | $1.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $43.2B | $34.7B | $11.3B | $3.9B | $1.8B | $1.8B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.6B | $1.2B | $1.4B |
| P/E Ratio → | 51.10 | 40.55 | 25.57 | 14.42 | 7.72 | 13.57 | 17.17 | 15.60 | 12.53 | 14.56 | 12.47 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.40 | 2.72 | 1.14 | 0.44 | 0.19 | 0.25 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.25 | 0.28 |
| P/B Ratio | 19.57 | 15.53 | 5.78 | 1.99 | 0.83 | 0.96 | 0.74 | 0.80 | 0.93 | 1.11 | 1.36 |
| P/FCF | 91.85 | 73.66 | 36.16 | 17.52 | 13.64 | 8.08 | 5.58 | 4.12 | — | 62.36 | 15.62 |
| P/OCF | 63.83 | 51.19 | 23.12 | 10.80 | 6.60 | 6.22 | 4.35 | 3.16 | 37.25 | 11.98 | 9.84 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
CLS EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Celestica Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 34.0x EBITDA, 177% above its 5-year average of 12.3x. The Technology sector median is 16.7x, placing the stock at a 103% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.75 | 1.17 | 0.49 | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.20 | 0.23 |
| EV / EBITDA | 34.03 | 27.34 | 15.08 | 8.39 | 4.45 | 6.18 | 4.67 | 4.64 | 8.05 | 5.51 | 5.94 |
| EV / EBIT | 39.62 | 32.90 | 19.39 | 10.23 | 6.21 | 10.84 | 9.23 | 8.85 | 14.80 | 8.46 | 8.05 |
| EV / FCF | — | 74.35 | 37.39 | 19.57 | 17.67 | 10.41 | 6.32 | 5.00 | — | 49.63 | 12.75 |
CLS Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Celestica Inc. earns an operating margin of 8.6%. Operating margins have expanded from 4.2% to 8.6% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. Return on equity of 41.2% is exceptionally high. ROIC of 34.0% represents excellent returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 11.7% | 11.7% | 10.7% | 9.5% | 9.0% | 8.6% | 7.6% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Operating Margin | 8.6% | 8.6% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.7% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 41.2% | 41.2% | 23.3% | 14.2% | 11.5% | 7.2% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 7.3% | 8.0% | 11.8% |
| ROA | 12.8% | 12.8% | 7.2% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 3.0% | 3.6% | 5.1% |
| ROIC | 34.0% | 34.0% | 20.2% | 11.9% | 11.0% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.9% | 5.8% | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| ROCE | 34.9% | 34.9% | 21.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 8.7% | 10.3% |
CLS Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Celestica Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.7x, which is very conservative (75% below the sector average of 2.9x). Net debt stands at $320M ($914M total debt minus $595M cash). Interest coverage of 19.7x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.55 | 0.43 | 0.52 | 0.57 | 0.15 | 0.19 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.72 | 0.72 | 1.06 | 1.67 | 1.94 | 2.73 | 2.38 | 2.50 | 3.90 | 0.93 | 1.04 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.14 | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.10 | 0.17 | 0.26 | -0.23 | -0.25 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.50 | 0.88 | 1.02 | 1.39 | 0.55 | 0.81 | 1.74 | -1.41 | -1.33 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.69 | 1.23 | 2.06 | 4.03 | 2.34 | 0.74 | 0.87 | — | -12.74 | -2.86 |
| Interest Coverage | 19.69 | 19.69 | 11.21 | 4.88 | 5.62 | 5.34 | 3.39 | 2.95 | 4.36 | 14.18 | 17.30 |
CLS Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.44x means Celestica Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.88x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.49 | 1.40 | 1.42 | 1.52 | 1.73 | 1.75 | 1.74 | 1.96 | 1.90 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.91 | 0.75 | 0.65 | 0.77 | 1.04 | 1.08 | 1.07 | 1.30 | 1.35 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.17 | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.26 | 0.41 | 0.45 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.75 | 1.61 | 1.35 | 1.29 | 1.21 | 1.57 | 1.65 | 1.77 | 2.07 | 2.13 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.10 | 5.10 | 4.89 | 3.42 | 2.81 | 3.03 | 4.87 | 5.55 | 5.69 | 6.95 | 8.21 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 76.23 | 78.61 | 82.33 | 70.16 | 81.64 | 69.43 | 65.25 | 66.39 | 60.83 | 61.41 |
CLS Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Celestica Inc. returns 0.9% to shareholders annually primarily through share buybacks. The earnings yield of 2.0% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.0% | 2.5% | 3.9% | 6.9% | 13.0% | 7.4% | 5.8% | 6.4% | 8.0% | 6.9% | 8.0% |
| FCF Yield | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 5.7% | 7.3% | 12.4% | 17.9% | 24.3% | — | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 6.2% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 6.2% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $116M | $119M | $120M | $124M | $127M | $129M | $132M | $141M | $145M | $144M |
Peer Comparison
Compare CLS with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CLSYou | $43B | 51.1 | 34.0 | 91.8 | 11.7% | 8.6% | 41.2% | 34.0% | 0.7 |
 JBL | $39B | 62.8 | 21.9 | 33.5 | 8.9% | 4.0% | 40.4% | 30.9% | 1.8 |
 FLEX | $54B | 70.0 | 32.9 | 50.9 | 8.4% | 4.5% | 16.2% | 13.0% | 2.4 |
 BHE | $3B | 135.5 | 22.3 | 38.7 | 10.0% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 6.7% | 2.7 |
 SANM | $13B | 54.1 | 26.6 | 27.9 | 8.8% | 4.4% | 10.0% | 13.0% | 0.8 |
 PLXS | $8B | 47.9 | 28.2 | 52.2 | 10.1% | 5.0% | 12.4% | 11.8% | 0.6 |
 HON | $145B | 31.1 | 21.0 | 26.9 | 36.9% | 17.5% | 27.3% | 12.6% | 4.3 |
 APH | $202B | 49.1 | 29.9 | 46.0 | 36.9% | 25.9% | 36.6% | 28.3% | 2.2 |
 TEL | $64B | 35.3 | 17.1 | 19.9 | 34.6% | 18.8% | 14.6% | 14.1% | 1.6 |
 CTS | $2B | 30.6 | 16.4 | 22.2 | 38.5% | 15.6% | 12.1% | 11.1% | 1.0 |
 TTEC | $104M | -0.5 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 21.8% | 4.5% | -101.0% | 6.3% | 5.4 |
| Technology Median | — | 29.0 | 16.7 | 19.2 | 48.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.9 |
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CLS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CLS stock.
What is Celestica Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Celestica Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 51.1x. The historical average is 27.3x. This places it at the 89th percentile of its historical range.
What is Celestica Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Celestica Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 34.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.3x.
What is Celestica Inc.'s ROE?
Celestica Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 41.2%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 3.3%.
Is CLS stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Celestica Inc. is trading at a P/E of 51.1x. This is at the 89th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Celestica Inc.'s profit margins?
Celestica Inc. has 11.7% gross margin and 8.6% operating margin.
How much debt does Celestica Inc. have?
Celestica Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.7x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.